🌱 12 Kilos Of Cocaine Found In Storage Unit + DPD Parenting 101 Class

Hey, friends. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• A Douglas County storage unit houses 12 kilograms of cocaine
• Douglasville boxer defeated in Golden Boy Fight Night: LA Edition
• Parenting 101 class tomorrow at the Douglasville Police Department

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy. High: 47 Low: 36.
• Tuesday: Cloudy with a shower or two. High: 39 Low: 36.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has shared an update on a recent narcotics investigation. On Dec. 7, the Special Investigation Division received a tip that there may have been illegal narcotics being held at a nearby self-storage facility; a search warrant turned up a cardboard box with 12 kilograms of cocaine inside. As of Sunday, no arrests have been made, though charges are pending. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office)
2. Douglasville boxer Brad "King" Solomon squared off against Raul "Cugar" Curiel in Saturday's Golden Boy Fight Night: LA Edition. Cugar defended his title of NABF Welterweight, defeating King in the second round. Despite the loss, Solomon still boasts an impressive record of 29-6 with nine KOs. (East Side Boxing)
3. The Douglasville Police Department invites the community to a “Parenting 101” class tomorrow, Dec. 20, at 6:30 p.m. The class will be held at the department's Community Room and feature presentations on domestic violence, trauma in the family, and helping children deal with big feelings. The department said in a Facebook post, "We … want to offer advice to make the parent/child relationship easier to navigate." (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. A Douglasville high school running back is in high demand among top college football programs. Jamarion Wilcox, who plays for South Paulding High School, reportedly visited Auburn this weekend. Other contending programs include Ohio State, Clemson, and Kentucky, with the latter believed by many to be his top choice. (Rivals.com)
5. Looking for a new home for the new year or want to see what's for sale in your area? Five new properties have just hit the Douglasville market, including a corner unit townhome that's listed for under $180,000 and located just minutes from downtown Douglasville. Pictures, pricing, and additional specs on this and other houses can be found at the link. (Douglasville Patch)

Coming up in Douglasville:

Monday, December 19

• Aqua Zumba At Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (11:00 AM)
• Cookies And Pictures With Santa At Douglas County Public Library (3:00 PM)

Tuesday, December 20

• Caregiver Support Group (Virtual), Hosted By Douglas County Chamber (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The next session of Rising Men of Douglasville is scheduled for today (Monday, Dec. 19) at 6:30 p.m. Local men of all ages, races, and religions are invited to join. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Did you miss Thursday's State of the District Address? You can view the full recording at the link. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Santa Claus is coming to town! All are welcome to stop by The Never Alone Clubhouse on Thursday, Dec. 22 between 6 and 9 p.m. for some face time with the man in red. (Douglasville Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.